Real life news from all over the Western Cape
Vanrhynsdorp Mother Seeks Justice….! From Rhynsdorp-Western Cape: – Johanna Filander, a concerned mother from the Matzikama Municipality, has made repeated attempts to seek justice for her child, but claims misconduct and possible racial bias at the local school are undermining all efforts for justice. Despite submitting an appeal regarding her child’s education, she received no … Read More “Allegations of School Misconduct and Racism” »
A Warning of More to Come? As dawn broke over the Western Cape, the charred slopes of Du Toit’s Kloof Pass stood as a stark reminder of yet another wildfire season in the region. Firefighting crews, battling through the night against fierce winds, finally managed to contain the flames. Though the immediate danger has passed, … Read More “Du Toit’s Kloof Fire” »
In a devastating incident at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town, a fire broke out late on Sunday night, resulting in the destruction of 16 minibus taxis. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and fire crews responded promptly, but their efforts were hampered by strong winds. The blaze was eventually extinguished just before midnight. … Read More “Devastating Incident at the Nyanga Taxi Rank” »
Cape Town police are investigating multiple violent incidents in Philippi East and surrounding areas, with crime levels continuing to unsettle residents. In one shocking case, a 31-year-old man from the Marikana Informal Settlement was shot multiple times after allegedly paying his killers R8,000. He later died in a Mitchells Plain hospital in the early hours … Read More “Police Investigate Brutal Killings as Crime Wave Continues” »
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Maatskaplike Sekerheidsagentskap (SASSA) het aangekondig dat die huidige goue SASSA-kaarte teen 31 Desember 2024 verval. Ontvangers van maatskaplike toelaes word aangeraai om voor hierdie datum oor te skakel na die nuwe Postbank Swart Kaarte om te verseker dat hulle betalings nie onderbreek word nie. myvacancyalert.com Waarom die oorskakeling? Die nuwe Postbank Swart Kaarte … Read More “Sassa Kaart Oorskakeling” »
New Song Release to Honours Missing Teen – Joshlin Smith Cape Town, South Africa – In honour of Joshlin Smith, who went missing on February 19, 2024, a powerful new song has been released to mark the one-year anniversary of her disappearance. The track, a heartfelt tribute to hope amidst sadness, features renowned South African … Read More “1 Year Anniversary of Disappearance” »
The Cape Flats was rocked by a wave of bloodshed today and last night, as multiple shootings erupted across different areas, leaving a trail of death and fear in their wake. In Westridge, Mitchells Plain, two people were gunned down in their own home, their lives cut short in what appears to be yet another … Read More “Cape Flats: A Bloody Day of Violence” »
A Call for Parental Involvement By: George C April Across South Africa, schools are meant to be places of learning, growth, and opportunity. Yet, recent reports and disturbing videos circulating on social media paint a different reality—one where gang violence, bullying, and intimidation have become daily occurrences on school grounds. The normalization of violence among … Read More “The Rising Tide of School Violence” »
Beneficiaries Must Switch to Postbank Black Cards by 28 February 2025 SASSA and Postbank have announced that all SASSA Gold Cards will stop working after 28 February 2025, regardless of their printed expiry date. Social grant beneficiaries must replace their Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Card to continue receiving payments. The last grant … Read More “Sassa Gold Cards Expiring Soon” »
HOPEFIELD WANDERERS KRIEKETKLUB: – VERDIEN HULLE ERKENNING? Vanjaar vier Hopefield Wanderers Krieketklub ‘n buitengewone mylpaal – 50 jaar van sport en trots vir die gemeenskap. In enige dorp of stad is ‘n sportklub se geskiedenis nie net ‘n storie oor wedstryde en oorwinnings nie, maar ‘n getuienis van samewerking, toewyding en gemeenskapsgees. Die vraag is: … Read More “50 JAAR VAN KRIEKETTROTS” »
